Publication Date
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
Advisor
Noni M. Reis
Subject Areas
Educational leadership
Abstract
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to: (1) to describe and understand Latina leaders' experiences, perceptions, and challenges work-family conflict cause from an institutional, cultural, and individual lens; (2) and understand Latina leaders experiences, perceptions and helpful solutions work-life justice may create from an institutional, cultural, and individual lens. This study used quantitative data from a survey, and qualitative data from interviews. There were a total of sixty-three Latina leaders that participated in the survey and eighteen interviewed. The conceptual framework for this study centered around (1) a history of work-family conflict in educational leadership; (2) the complexities of entry-level administrative positions; (3) women of color & Latinx in leadership roles; (4) the concept of work-family conflict from an institutional, cultural, and individual lens; (5) and the concept of work-life justice from an institutional, cultural, and individual lens. Results revealed the following key recommendations:(1) providing compensation over 40 hours a week or the option of flexible hours is necessary; (2) professional development opportunities where Latinas have access to a mentor(s) or network opportunities with Latinx leaders may have the necessary access to professional support and guidance. Administrators and policymakers are encouraged to redefine organizational policies that align with the needs and preferences of employees.
Recommended Citation
Gutierrez, Janet, "And Still, I Rise: Madre Poderosas in the Pursuit of Work-Life Justice in Educational Leadership Roles" (2022). Dissertations. 61.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.xhj8-ma6b
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_dissertations/61
